Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash A webinar on financial issues facing UK citizens living in Belgium will be held later this month. The online event, from noon to 1.30pm on 21 September, will focus on tax, pensions and social security. It is organised by the “Expat Welcome Desk” of the Brussels Commissioner for Europe and International…
Photo by K8 on Unsplash Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine and wider geopolitical tensions continue to pose risks and remain a source of uncertainty, says the EC. Furthermore, monetary tightening may weigh on economic activity more heavily than expected, but could also lead to a faster decline in inflation that would accelerate the restoration of real incomes. By…
Photo by Irina Iriser on Unsplash So, finally, the UK Government has stopped dithering and agreed to rejoin the EU Horizon programme. Hailed by researchers as vital to help make the UK a science superpower, it has taken nearly three years for Sunak to negotiate a deal so that he could claim some sort of victory at the…
Photo by AXP Photography on Unsplash In Uzbekistan, the process of democratisation of administration and decision-making is based on the will of society. A large-scale transformation, launched in 2017, today covers all areas, writes Bobur Bekmurodov. Today, it is obvious to everyone that the reforms in the country have gained momentum, and Uzbekistan has stepped into a new…
Photo by Daria Mamont on Unsplash The EU Commission has proposed steps to make it easier for Europeans to live, work and travel abroadIt tabled “concrete steps” to further digitalise the coordination of social security systems in Europe. A dedicated communication lays out actions to make access to social security services quicker and simpler across borders by making full use…
On the eve of Independence Day, 29 August 2023, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Customs Clearance Centre under the Customs Committee. At a meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on 17 February 2022, priority tasks were set to further improve customs administration, develop the customs service and transform it into…
Photo by AXP Photography on Unsplash Over the past seven years, entrepreneurship has become a priority direction in Uzbekistan’s policy. It is evident how much attention the government dedicates to this area. Incentives are being introduced, credits are being allocated, and comprehensive support is being provided to all categories of businesses, from small to large. It is no…
Photo by Sangga Rima Roman Selia on Unsplash Senior MEP Reinhard Butikofer, foreign policy coordinator of the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament, says last week’s BRICS summit has “set historical facts.” He was commenting on the BRICS summit in South Africa. Under China’s leadership, a decision was made to admit another six countries as BRICS members in the coming…
Photo by Christoph Schulz on Unsplash The impact of Brexit s one reason for “exodus” of entrepreneurs from the UK. Businessmen and women who may be looking to start a new business or achieve growth targets in 2023 are increasingly looking to leave the UK, according to key new research. As the cost of living pressure mounts, huge…
Photo by Melissa Walker Horn on Unsplash British people are trying to beat the cash crunch by diverting savings into emergency funds, new UK national research has revealed. For many, however, the cost of living crisis and poor pay are making it hard to put away regular savings, the report by money.co.uk savings accounts reveals. The study shows that more…
